Top Microscopes for Every Budget: Best Picks for 2024

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  • @Argosh
    @Argosh 8 місяців тому +102

    I don't have a microscope. I don't have plans for buying a microscope. I don't have even the remotest theoretical need for owning a microscope.
    I'm learning about microscopes today.

    • @thomasmaughan4798
      @thomasmaughan4798 8 місяців тому +9

      They satisfy curiosity if nothing else. I see specks in drinking water, put a drop under the microscope and inspect it. Of course then there's the problem of interpreting the result of what you see, but at least you can usually tell if it is a mineral or if it is moving.

    • @theqdie
      @theqdie 5 місяців тому +1

      Keep that energy with your curiosity and you might need one sooner than you think if you wanna know more you will

    • @SLURPZZZ4461
      @SLURPZZZ4461 2 місяці тому

      The things you can see are so cool

    • @Tirubix
      @Tirubix Місяць тому +2

      not to be rude, but do you have ADHD or ADD haha, beceause same for me, im a student IT, i'm supposed to be studing for exams, but i'm looking up microscopes haha

    • @Argosh
      @Argosh Місяць тому +1

      @@Tirubix totally. Been diagnosed decades ago 🤣

  • @SCUBAdfq
    @SCUBAdfq 9 місяців тому +13

    I purchased an Amscope M150C, alongside a Carson micro flip, and It's been pretty a pretty good choice for me. It was under $100 and it checks all the boxes for a part time hobby.

  • @micro_safari
    @micro_safari  8 місяців тому +9

    Prefer to see this video as a blog-style webpage where you can compare images from the microscopes side by side?
    I made that here: microsafari.org/pages/what-microscope-to-buy-in-2024

    • @JT7868
      @JT7868 6 місяців тому

      I think your links for the stereo microscopes might be swapped from what you meant them to be

  • @rahan7664
    @rahan7664 Місяць тому

    Hi. thank you for your video. What do you think about the MP-400
    MicroPic™ 120x-240x? Is it better than the MM300 60x 120x or is it useless to magnify that much ? Thank you

  • @Sengwon4
    @Sengwon4 2 місяці тому +2

    Question: I found a microscope called Sedumic XSP-112RT is it good? I wanna know it its worth buying it more than the swift SW200DL

  • @Kuba-um8xj
    @Kuba-um8xj 8 місяців тому +2

    Got the (one of the) Mega Chonkster(s) in 2022 from the basement as a start (I DO NOT RECOMEND for starters) and giving a try for the MicroBrite today - portability and giving it to your kids is a thing!

  • @xinwen8060
    @xinwen8060 11 днів тому

    Should i get the swift 350t??

  • @Zodliness
    @Zodliness 5 місяців тому +1

    I recently acquired a pre-owned BestScope x1600 compound biological microscope and after a good clean, I was pretty impressed with it's solid build quality and optical clarity, for a mid-priced Chinese microscope, with the ability to mount a digital camera the kids don't have to take turns. Microscopes give curious kids and adults a unique opportunity to peer deep into a fascinating microscopic universe.
    Thanks for the informative review. 👍

    • @dalekcat
      @dalekcat 3 місяці тому

      I have a love n hate relationship with made in China stuff. It's has nothing to do with quality and everything to do with do you trust this company. China's capable of offering absolute top quality, but they're also known for faking absolutely anything. So are you getting the quality from a reputable company or an identical knockoff for the same price from a different company

  • @guloguloguy
    @guloguloguy 3 місяці тому +3

    THANK YOU, FOR THIS VERY HELPFUL PRODUCT COMPARISON!!!! MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!

  • @casiaschreyer1742
    @casiaschreyer1742 Місяць тому

    This was really helpful and interesting. Thank you for taking the time to share this.

  • @richcurren6888
    @richcurren6888 Місяць тому

    Excellent information expertly delivered … just in time for Christmas!

  • @songfantasy670
    @songfantasy670 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video! What's the difference between the Swift 350B and the 380B other than the 380B has focusing knobs on both sides?

  • @tangerinetanglefish2229
    @tangerinetanglefish2229 2 місяці тому +1

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

  • @Brookzee32
    @Brookzee32 9 днів тому

    Great informative video, thank you!

  • @NicksStuff
    @NicksStuff 8 місяців тому +3

    I didn't think you could get a decent stereomicroscope for $90. Can you install a barlow lens on it to increase the focal distance?

  • @DanielDan-rg9zw
    @DanielDan-rg9zw 3 місяці тому +1

    I found another Carson model Microflip 100x-250x have you tested it?
    How does it compare to the Microbrite 60x-120x? Thanks!

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  2 місяці тому +2

      I have! The magnification was frustratingly high and pretty difficult to use.

  • @freeroamer9146
    @freeroamer9146 Місяць тому

    Just what I was looking for. Thanks! 👍

  • @JeSuisLeBlatteman
    @JeSuisLeBlatteman 2 місяці тому

    Hi, is a second hand Zeiss Primo Star binocular better than a Swift 380T or even than an AmScope T720? I plan to film with my phone or perhaps even set some adapter for a micro four third camera.

  • @Romanscii
    @Romanscii 6 місяців тому +3

    This is really helpful. I'm an ant keeper and a microscope would be really useful for identifying different ant species.

  • @Gianma89
    @Gianma89 7 місяців тому

    Hi, nice job in going through all the differences of these microscope types.
    Just for completeness, you can have the same image quality of the Zeiss Axio Imager at a small fraction of the price by using a Zeiss Labscope or Primostar 😉

  • @josephdavis1426
    @josephdavis1426 3 місяці тому

    Thanks, very well done and informative presentation.

  • @DP-qb1zw
    @DP-qb1zw 6 місяців тому +2

    No inverted microscopes?

    • @keyhole150
      @keyhole150 4 місяці тому

      This video features mobile, digital, compound and stereo microscopes. Hope that helps

  • @hussainbel1898
    @hussainbel1898 8 місяців тому

    I was just seeing the 2022 version and was hoping you would release a new one then I looked to the side and saw you just posted a 2024 version That was less than one week old by the way, the videos were amazing. Keep it up.❤

  • @rawalkiran1
    @rawalkiran1 Місяць тому

    Which microscope is good for photography?? I mean attaching a dslr or mirrorless cameras

  • @marklawrence343
    @marklawrence343 5 місяців тому

    You did an awesome ❤job my friend 🧡 and you have a great voice for presentation. Thanks a lot. 🎉

  • @eloimumford5247
    @eloimumford5247 8 місяців тому +3

    If i had to buy a microscope for sure this is your site i will come back , very instructive and well built to the details , nice job.

  • @cesurkarakus209
    @cesurkarakus209 2 місяці тому

    I currently use the CARSON MM-300 60-120X LED MicroBrite Plus pocket microscope for examining tiny insects. However, its shallow depth of field makes it unsuitable for larger insects. So, I’m considering getting the CARSON MM-450 20-60X model.
    The specifications indicate that the MM-450 has a wider field of view, but there’s no mention of its depth of field. I’m wondering if the MM-450 also offers a greater depth of field?

  • @Zonniezonnie_Minecraft
    @Zonniezonnie_Minecraft Місяць тому +1

    The worst using the phones camera is when it goes in and out of focus and bounces. Even when you disable the option to auto focus I have it happen at the most critical moments and miss the shot

  • @dantangelo
    @dantangelo 3 місяці тому

    Omuhgawsh. Ty for the carson whatchamacsllit tip im snaggin one of them newfangled thingermajiggers right nerr. hahaaa

  • @dyptorden
    @dyptorden 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi guys. Do you know where can I purchase the smarphone adapter for the Carson 60x-120x? I only found (in EU) the 120x-240x version to come with such adapter. I have the 60x so ... any info would be of great help!

    • @cesurkarakus209
      @cesurkarakus209 2 місяці тому

      Same... they sell the phone adapter seperately for 5 bucks.. I call this BS...

  • @epilator3506
    @epilator3506 4 місяці тому

    Where can i buy the recommended Phone holder? Or whats the Name?

  • @MaartenVanTongel
    @MaartenVanTongel 8 місяців тому

    Do I see a Bresser Biolux microscope? (On the far left in the beginning of the video) How does that compare to the Swift SW200DL?

  • @straightup7up
    @straightup7up Місяць тому +1

    Very helpful, ty!

  • @Robodie
    @Robodie Місяць тому

    WTF is this giant living slide I just saw? Holy crap, never knew those existed and now I can't live without one.

  • @abdullahihussein3034
    @abdullahihussein3034 8 місяців тому

    Hi thank you for understanding so I need to know which best micro to gemeston

  • @lukelamade6019
    @lukelamade6019 7 місяців тому

    What app should I use for the Digital microscope

  • @KeillRandorr
    @KeillRandorr 7 місяців тому +1

    I would really appreciate it if you would review some of the digital microscopes from temu. You do an in-depth and comprehensive review and would like to know how good they are.

    • @keyhole150
      @keyhole150 4 місяці тому +1

      I have tried the majority of digital microscopes from Temu and 97% of them were unusable, definitely avoid.

    • @ariesmars29
      @ariesmars29 21 день тому

      I have one. It serves my needs. I can't view any bio-life on it, but I didn't get it for that.

  • @juliaroeding
    @juliaroeding 6 місяців тому

    Best 160 mm din dry lens microscope?

  • @VonKirda
    @VonKirda 5 місяців тому

    Just sent back a sv bony 201and digital camera. I am a complete novice and I failed to make it work. Never got anything focused with any lense. Objective stays the same: discovering the underworld, cells, bacteria and Hades. Also, with a digital camera, what is the point of a binocular ? Any recommendation for learning and choice ?

  • @EweTubio
    @EweTubio 6 місяців тому

    Question please: Can I use a compound microscope without immersion oil? And generally are they better than digital?
    I want to see garden microorganisms and plant viruses etc. also record onto computer.
    Any assistance would be appreciated.
    Also thank you for the time and effort making this 110 hour video

    • @Fodp
      @Fodp 6 місяців тому +1

      You can use a microscope with full clarity without immersion oil but only up to a certain magnification. Usually you only need oil for 1000x magnification.
      The compound microscopes im used to usually have 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x magnifications. For bacterial samples you can clearly differentiate most at around 400x but if you need to observe more specific structures or features then going to 1000x definitely helps.
      Most modern compound microscopes can connect to a display monitor through a cable and you can view the organisms and record them through the monitor.
      TL;DR for viruses and bacteria you most likely would need immersion oil for full clarity. As someone who works in a lab with environmental samples I recommend compound microscopes

    • @EweTubio
      @EweTubio 6 місяців тому

      @@Fodp Hey Mate
      First of all Thank You kindly for taking the time to explain to me in detail, really do appreciate it.
      So now in short, from what you have stated, I can buy a compound microscope and it will work as normal up to 1000x anything over I would need immersion oil. (I think I would definitely go for that) Amazon has a HSL for $199.99AU 40x-2500x

    • @DP-qb1zw
      @DP-qb1zw 6 місяців тому

      Which viruses can you see at 1000x with a light microscope?

    • @Fodp
      @Fodp 6 місяців тому +1

      @@DP-qb1zw mb meant bacteria only

  • @oeil6750
    @oeil6750 8 місяців тому +1

    I use AOPICK's coin microscope to look at a collection of coins, and the removable holder market is taken by my kids to look at leaves.

  • @ada5447
    @ada5447 5 місяців тому +1

    I wonder what would you think about carson's MicroFlip (MP-250) which is 100x-250x

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  5 місяців тому +1

      We tried it and were not super impressed. The Microbrite Plus is already arguably too much magnification at 60x - 120x. When you start talking about high magnifications in a mobile microscope it becomes impossible to move the samples around by just your hands a small enough distance and is pretty frustrating. There's a reason why high magnification microscope have a mechanical stage.

  • @specktoscope
    @specktoscope 2 місяці тому

    thanks for the great information =)

  • @bgoode2903
    @bgoode2903 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for creating this content, nice presentation and very informative, I’m in the market for something that can help me study ‘skin scrapes’ I have sensitive skin and sometimes feel as though there are mites feeding on me…one of these would help me identify what is causing the irritation..!😇

    • @CitizenMio
      @CitizenMio 7 місяців тому +1

      Just remember, the world is truly a jungle at that scale and most of what you'll see is completely normal and often even vital for us to be there. So don't be getting creeped out too quickly xD

  • @HussainFu
    @HussainFu 6 місяців тому

    Thank you very much sir 😊❤

  • @sfkeepay
    @sfkeepay 4 місяці тому

    This is incredibly helpful information…shopping for a microscope requires slogging through an ocean of unclear, misleading, and even deliberately deceptive marketing claims.

  • @sharymens8187
    @sharymens8187 2 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @theblackswan2373
    @theblackswan2373 5 місяців тому

    Food for thought.
    Thank you.

  • @cesurkarakus209
    @cesurkarakus209 4 місяці тому

    I didn't get smartphone clip with carson 60-120x?

  • @zachkeck6683
    @zachkeck6683 5 місяців тому

    I’m trying to find a microscope that will let me view the surface of different rubber materials. I’m lost on where to start. I tried a cheap digital microscope that claims to hit 1000x magnification on Amazon but it didn’t do the trick. Should I continue going higher mag on the same digital microscope field, or is there a different category that might be better for these materials?

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  5 місяців тому +1

      Ignore the magnification numbers on digital microscopes! They are meaningless. In your case its probably an illumination issue more than anything. I'd start with a digital microscope that has adjustable gooseneck lights at a minimum.

    • @zachkeck6683
      @zachkeck6683 5 місяців тому

      @@micro_safari appreciate the quick feedback! I bought a better digital microscope and hope that works out

  • @bonniehayward9996
    @bonniehayward9996 5 місяців тому

    They need to sell parts for this. I have a XClifes and its too short, need a longer arm to take pictures of coins.

  • @aliasname5518
    @aliasname5518 Місяць тому

    @16:10 where can I get the phone mount adapter for the Swift microscope?

  • @Menkii
    @Menkii 2 місяці тому

    Wow, thanks this video is sooo informative truly, I really appreciate putting this video out very informative, especially for free!!

  • @angaglia
    @angaglia 7 місяців тому

    What illuminator comes in the horizon kit?

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  7 місяців тому

      It is a gooseneck, point source, cool white, 5v LED!

  • @dominiccooray2667
    @dominiccooray2667 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much for this!

  • @w8lvradio
    @w8lvradio 9 місяців тому

    What is the most portable microscope which must be economical that can see bacteria, is highly portable and can be used in the field, for third world use by medical professionals?

  • @creeypiensa
    @creeypiensa 4 місяці тому

    PLEASEE HELP!!!!! I bought the AmScope T720 only to learn that AmScope doesn’t carry any dark field condenser for this type of microscope. Is there any type of dark field condenser that you think might be compatible with it?

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  4 місяці тому

      Have you reached out to Amscope directly? It's hard for me to say which of their inventory is compatible.

    • @creeypiensa
      @creeypiensa 4 місяці тому

      @@micro_safari Yes, I did. I’ve actually emailed them a few times and they just say that it is “discontinued” or “we no longer carry those”. However, I do have reason to believe that the ones compatible with the B690, T660, T690 series are compatible with mine, since they are listed elsewhere as compatible with it, but Amscope keeps telling me they are only compatible with those, and not with the T720. Not sure what to do at this point. It’s just terrible that a relatively expensive microscope can’t be upgraded to something as relatively simple as dry/oil darkfield.

    • @creeypiensa
      @creeypiensa 4 місяці тому

      @@micro_safari Are there any other microscopes in the $1000 range that you would recommend besides the T720?

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  4 місяці тому

      @@creeypiensa Message us through the contact page on our website microsafari.org. I found a handful of darkfield condensers that we purchased from our supplier to do a test run of a "Horizons Pro" kit. I'm 90% sure that it is exactly what you need. You can try it and if it doesn't work you can send it back to us. We also have some polarizing filters for it if you'd like those too.

  • @cathalmire
    @cathalmire 5 місяців тому

    I bought a microscope but has no model name just composite 3 eye microscope 40 x5000. Trying to find reviews

  • @garycroftsmicroscopy
    @garycroftsmicroscopy Місяць тому

    Don’t underestimate the digital microscopes over a stereoscopic microscope if your aim is to film the digiscopes are good, I had a £380 stereoscopic microscope and viewing wise it was amazing but filming through it wasn’t great a sub £200 tomlov was better for filming at least.

  • @CameronAviation101
    @CameronAviation101 2 місяці тому

    4:34 can anyone please tell me how he made the background dark like that looks very like Darkfield but how do I do it with a pocket microscope?

  • @davegeorge7094
    @davegeorge7094 8 місяців тому +1

    Very good, I love scopes with a view screen, so much better then peeping though optics exactly as needed.

  • @jonmichaelgalindo
    @jonmichaelgalindo Місяць тому

    I feel like I could just attach any "reflected light illuminator" AKA flashlight if the microscope doesn't include one... I think it'll work.

    • @Robodie
      @Robodie Місяць тому

      Yeah but it's a pain in the butt, getting a good angle with limited space, and once you get a decent angle ALWAYS you're gonna bump it (again) and mess it all up (again) and end up knocking a bunch of slides on the floor (again) and have broken glass to clean up.
      Technically yeah it's doable.

  • @johnnypommer7123
    @johnnypommer7123 8 місяців тому

    I’m a hobbiest that wants to see up to blood cells and microorganisms that size and be able to film it to show to my family and friends. What microscope should I buy? I apparently need something that magnifies up to 1000x but I don’t want to spend more than $100

  • @robertkat
    @robertkat 6 місяців тому +2

    Buy the most expensive one you can afford.

  • @PhonkMusicUSER-e6z
    @PhonkMusicUSER-e6z 7 місяців тому

    Can you post a link in replies to this comment where to buy a light microscope?

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  7 місяців тому

      Sure thing! microsafari.org ;)

  • @bluegizmo1983
    @bluegizmo1983 8 місяців тому +1

    I want to see Quarks, Leptons and Zeptoseconds... What microscope do I need? 😂

    • @thomasmaughan4798
      @thomasmaughan4798 8 місяців тому +3

      Something from China would work great. There's probably an ebay seller with just what you are looking for!

  • @Smokerguy-t6k
    @Smokerguy-t6k 3 місяці тому

    Just want to study water bears. Would a $200 one work?

    • @bariseker4193
      @bariseker4193 2 місяці тому

      They would absolutely work. Those creatures are up to 500 micrometers. More than enough to see with a 100 $ microscope. I would suggest Bresser biolux nv 20x-1280x microscope.

  • @thehumancondition5764
    @thehumancondition5764 Місяць тому

    Mobile microscopes are an awesome alternative to a magnifying glass for image recovery.

  • @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG
    @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG 4 місяці тому

    In case no one's mentioned it yet, you got your Amscope stereo microscope links reversed...

  • @Diamondhunter555
    @Diamondhunter555 6 місяців тому

    Yes I need best microscope

  • @vardanarakelyan5214
    @vardanarakelyan5214 Місяць тому

    Is it possible also to see viruses or other smaller particles with that expensive microscope 🔬 100k ?

  • @retroaries12
    @retroaries12 7 місяців тому

    What is the best for seeing viruses?

    • @robertvarner9519
      @robertvarner9519 6 місяців тому +2

      You need a transmission electron microscope (TEM) to observe viruses. A light microscope described in this video will not allow you to see viruses.
      🔬🔬🔬🔬

  • @melgross
    @melgross 8 місяців тому

    I’d like to buy this model. I’m wondering whether anyone has any experience with the optics of this model. One thing I need it for is to examine phono cartridge styli. The other is to measure parts I machine. So I need the high mag for that. It’s at a good price right now.AmScope ZM-4 Series Advanced Trinocular Stereo Microscope 2X-225X Magnification on Double Arm Boom Stand with Fiber Optic Ring Light and 18MP USB 3.0 Camera
    Model No: ZM-4TW3-FOR-18M3

  • @jonmichaelgalindo
    @jonmichaelgalindo Місяць тому

    I want to see a microtubule though... It's just so tiny.

  • @fredlada1634
    @fredlada1634 6 місяців тому

    I’m looking for a microscope, but it needs all these attributes :
    - the most compact
    - most affordable
    - excellent quality
    - up to real 1000x magnification
    - allows Dslr adapter on either a monocular or binocular
    (No triocular obviously because they are huge microscopes)
    Seems to be the place where people could help me find what I’m looking for..
    *Edited : I just finished watching the video and actually using a Dslr camera to make photographs through a microscope is not it ?

  • @ZarlanTheGreen
    @ZarlanTheGreen 7 місяців тому

    You mention that the magnification on the digital microscopes are lies ...but make no mention of what the actual range of magnification is, on the ones you mention here. Why is that?

    • @micro_safari
      @micro_safari  7 місяців тому +2

      I think I put the magnification numbers overlayed on the B-roll which are an approximate equivalent to optical magnification numbers. Generally though magnifications for digital microscopes don't hold as much value since the final quality of the image also greatly depends on the quality and system integration of the image sensor. If it's 2x more magnified but is 3x worse image quality then there's not much point to the 2x more magnification.

    • @ZarlanTheGreen
      @ZarlanTheGreen 7 місяців тому

      @@micro_safari The B-roll indicates the magnification used, in those specific instances. Not the actual possible range, that the microscope can manage. This is especially clear, in the cases of two or more different stated magnifications, from different views, from an individual microscope.
      You do not show any numbers, for the actual magnification of them.
      (the optical magnification, that is. Not digital "magnification", by cropping the image and having a fuzzy/pixelated image. Real magnification, where you still have a decently clear image)

  • @charliechimp6917
    @charliechimp6917 5 місяців тому

    100 000 Dollars and you drop it like it's hot

  • @VonKirda
    @VonKirda 5 місяців тому

    The last 20 seconds spoil a lot. Before, kudos

  • @carlosduben6629
    @carlosduben6629 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the great video. I dont want to be one of those complaining trolls lol but almost of the microscopes from the first half of the video wobbled when you handled them, I think you might need a flatter table...

  • @SynSauce
    @SynSauce 3 місяці тому +34

    Pretends to be a thorough review of all microscope types, tell you nothing about anything except the cheap $20 microscope the video was designed to push.

    • @abmbarry
      @abmbarry 2 місяці тому +5

      I have reported the Click-Bait scammer.

    • @bariseker4193
      @bariseker4193 2 місяці тому

      ​@@abmbarry wow

    • @AnweshaHaldar
      @AnweshaHaldar Місяць тому +2

      Stopped watching

    • @heliotrope_1
      @heliotrope_1 27 днів тому +3

      I don't know why you say that, he goes through a lot of different categories and covers different brands and explains the differences.

    • @SynSauce
      @SynSauce 27 днів тому

      @@heliotrope_1 lol 'categories'...yeah which other brand and model did he tell you about? Or was it only one and then 'categories' for all others.

  • @scottgust9709
    @scottgust9709 8 місяців тому

    your not reputable if you dont include Dinolite

  • @FedeFaCose
    @FedeFaCose 8 місяців тому

    Can you do a cameras review compared with some found online like on Amazon, etc? I would love to have one to use and see good movement like for stuff small like sperm

    • @thomasmaughan4798
      @thomasmaughan4798 8 місяців тому

      "stuff small like sperm"
      You'll need about 100x (or more) magnification for that.

  • @maytronix7201
    @maytronix7201 8 місяців тому

    Lol... I have never heard this question asked in my lifetime.
    Telescopes... yes
    Rifle scopes... yes
    Spotting scopes...yes
    Bore scopes. Yes
    Any other scopes but this one

  • @abmbarry
    @abmbarry 2 місяці тому +1

    Hate the Stupid adds! .... UA-cam scammers!

  • @lylelay
    @lylelay День тому

    I want to add a caution. Cheap microscope cameras are frequently made from dropout image chips. Twice, I have been burned on cheap microscope cameras that have numerous bad pixels. As with anything, paying more tends to get you a better product.

  • @chiose2904
    @chiose2904 Місяць тому

    Did " Pluggable USB Microscope" works without a battery ? i mean if it work without battery ! its WOW ! and which one is better and " Cheap" 💵💵for " Watches "